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Crime in Crofton

Crofton had 175 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 64.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 67th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

WF4, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crofton

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64.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
67 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 58 Apr 51 May 52 Jun 64 Jul 59 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crofton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7241%
anti-social behaviour2816%
criminal damage159%
public order137%
theft127%
other crime116%
vehicle crime95%
burglary85%

Crofton against Wakefield

TypeCrofton per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence26.444.8▼ 6%
Burglary2.94.4–
Vehicle crime3.34.3–
Anti-social behaviour10.315.6▲ 33%
Theft and robbery5.58.2▲ 36%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Streethouse120.1▲ 118%
Sharlston Common84.5▲ 48%
Sharlston68.7▲ 40%
Crofton64.3▲ 9%
New Crofton58.7▲ 61%
Walton40.2▲ 32%
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Crofton a safe area?

Crofton had about 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 67 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crofton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and criminal damage (15).